CONTAINER COVER
A container cover including a cover body, a dispensing opening formed in the cover body and a cap configured to releasably close the dispensing opening. The cap includes a resilient element which is pivotally mounted on the cover body and configured to release the cap when pressure is applied to the resilient element.
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The present invention relates to a container cover, in general and, in particular, to a container cover with an easy opening cap.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to a container cover having an easy open cap that can be opened with one hand. There is thus provided, according to the present invention, a container cover including a cover body, a dispensing opening formed in the cover body and a cap configured to releasably close the dispensing opening. The cap includes a resilient element which is pivotally mounted on the cover body and configured to release the cap when pressure is applied to the resilient element.
According to some embodiments of the invention, the resilient element is formed of semi-rigid plastic or of resilient metal.
Further according to some embodiments, the resilient element is pivotally coupled about an axis at its distal end to a pair of pivot mounts formed on the cover body.
Preferably, the cap is configured to snap fit onto the dispensing opening. Alternatively, the dispensing opening may define an upstanding collar, where the cap is configured for releasable engagement of the upstanding collar. According to another embodiment, the cap includes a pair of concentric walls, where the internal concentric wall is configured for sealing engagement with the upstanding collar.
According to other embodiments, the cap is rotatably mounted on the resilient element. According to further embodiments, the cap defines a stopper configured for releasable closing of the dispensing opening.
There is also provided, according to the present invention, a method for forming a container cover, the method including forming a cover body having a dispensing opening, releasably closing the dispensing opening by means of a cap, and pivotally mounting the cap on the cover body by means of a resilient element pivotally mounted on the cover body, the resilient element being configured to release the cap when pressure is applied thereto.
The present invention will be further understood and appreciated from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
The present invention relates to a container cover for a container for holding a dispensable material. The cover includes a releasable cap, pivotally mounted on the cover by means of a flexible or resilient element, for selectively closing a dispensing opening in the body of the cover. The cap may be configured for a snap fit on the dispensing opening in the cover. The cover is configured for removably mounting on a container in order to hold the material inside the container, when the cover is mounted, and for cleaning and/or filling the container with material, when the cover is removed. Preferably, the cover can be mounted on a container in different positions, wherein the dispensing aperture is disposed adjacent different portions of the container, to permit dispensing of material therefrom. The cover according to the present invention permits the user to dispense material from the container by holding it in one hand and removing the cap for dispensing by pressing on the resilient element with one finger of that same hand, and the resilient element then returns to its original shape.
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A cap 14 is provided to releasably cover dispensing opening 16 when dispensing is desired. In the illustrated embodiment, cap 14 is a snap fit cap that is pivotally mounted on cover body 11 by means of a resilient element 20 and arranged to releasably close dispensing opening 16 formed in cover 10. Cap 14 preferably includes an inner, annular wall 25, and may include a release tab 27. In the embodiment illustrated in
In the illustrated embodiments, cap 14, 14′ is coupled to or integrally formed with a resilient element, here shown as an arcuate mounting strap 20, preferably formed of resilient semi-rigid plastic or resilient, non-corrosive metal, which is pivotally coupled about an axis 22 at its distal end to a pair of pivot mounts 18 formed on the cover body 11. This type of mounting strap 20 provides a spring action, whereby pressing on the strap causes the strap to straighten against the arc, thereby urging cap 14, 14′ away from dispensing opening 16, 16′ and opening the dispensing opening in a quick and easy manner.
Operation of cap 14 is illustrated in
According to some embodiments of the invention, as shown, for example, in
For example, in the embodiment illustrated in
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It will be appreciated that, in any of the described embodiments, the cap may be rotatably mounted on the resilient element. In this case, instead of by a snap fit, the cap may close the dispensing opening by means of a bayonet or quick connect arrangement, a rotational closure, such as complementary screw threads, (not shown) or in any other fashion.
While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, it will be appreciated that many variations, modifications and other applications of the invention may be made. It will further be appreciated that the invention is not limited to what has been described hereinabove merely by way of example. Rather, the invention is limited solely by the claims which follow.
Claims
1. A container cover comprising:
- a cover body;
- a dispensing opening formed in the cover body;
- a cap configured to releasably close said dispensing opening; and
- said cap including a resilient element, said resilient element pivotally mounted on the cover body and configured to release said cap when pressure is applied thereto.
2. The cover according to claim 1, wherein said resilient element is formed of semi-rigid plastic.
3. The cover according to claim 1, wherein said resilient element is formed of a resilient metal.
4. The cover according to claim 1, wherein said resilient element is pivotally coupled about an axis at its distal end to a pair of pivot mounts formed on the cover body.
5. The cover according to claim 2, wherein said resilient element is pivotally coupled about an axis at its distal end to a pair of pivot mounts formed on the cover body.
6. The cover according to claim 3, wherein said resilient element is pivotally coupled about an axis at its distal end to a pair of pivot mounts formed on the cover body.
7. The cover according to claim 1, wherein said cap is configured to snap fit on said dispensing opening.
8. The cover according to claim 1, wherein said cap is coupled to said resilient element.
9. The cover according to claim 1, wherein said cap is integrally formed with resilient element.
10. The cover according to claim 1, wherein said dispensing opening defines an upstanding collar, and said cap is configured for releasable engagement of said upstanding collar.
11. The cover according to claim 4, wherein said dispensing opening defines an upstanding collar, and said cap is configured for releasable engagement of said upstanding collar.
12. The cover according to claim 10, wherein said cap includes a pair of concentric walls, said internal concentric wall being configured for sealing engagement with said upstanding collar.
13. The cover according to claim 1, wherein said cap is rotatably mounted on said resilient element.
14. The cover according to claim 1, wherein said cap defines a stopper configured for releasable closing of said dispensing opening.
15. A method for forming a container cover, the method comprising:
- forming a cover body having a dispensing opening;
- releasably closing said dispensing opening by means of a cap; and
- pivotally mounting said cap on the cover body by means of a resilient element pivotally mounted on the cover body and configured to release said cap when pressure is applied thereto.
16. The method according to claim 15, wherein said resilient element is formed of semi-rigid plastic.
17. The method according to claim 15, wherein said resilient element is formed of a resilient metal.
18. The method according to claim 15, wherein said step of pivotally mounting includes pivotally coupling said resilient element about an axis at its distal end to a pair of pivot mounts formed on the cover body.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 21, 2012
Publication Date: Feb 21, 2013
Applicant: S.M.L. SUCCESS LTD (TEL AVIV)
Inventor: NIV YAARI (YAVNE)
Application Number: 13/590,213
International Classification: B65D 51/18 (20060101); B23P 17/00 (20060101);